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Blue Owl Capital Inc. reports developments as a global alternative asset manager investing across Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Recurring updates cover operating and financial results, assets under management, fundraising, capital deployment, dividends, share repurchases and other capital-structure actions tied to its permanent capital base.
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Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) reported second quarter 2026 GAAP net investment income of $0.36 per share and adjusted NII of $0.34 per share, up from $0.31 in the prior quarter. The Board declared total second quarter dividends of $0.33 per share, implying a 9.3% annualized dividend yield based on NAV.
Net asset value per share was $14.26 versus $14.41 on March 31, 2026, mainly due to markdowns on a small number of investments, partly offset by earnings, dividends and accretive share repurchases. OBDC recorded $319 million of new investment commitments and $747 million of sales and repayments, held a $15.0 billion portfolio at fair value, repurchased about $35 million of stock, and ended the quarter with $238 million in cash, $8.0 billion of debt and $4.2 billion of undrawn credit capacity.
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) announced the final close of its inaugural Blue Owl Real Estate European Net Lease Fund (OREF Europe) with €1.6 billion in total capital commitments, above its €1.0 billion target and €1.5 billion hard cap.
OREF Europe targets single-tenant, net leased, mission-critical real estate and infrastructure in Europe, including industrial, data centers and essential retail, leased to blue-chip, investment-grade tenants. Commitments came from a diversified global institutional base. According to Blue Owl, its Real Assets platform has raised $8.48 billion of capital in 2026 across North America and Europe.
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OWL) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, highlighting continued growth and diversification across strategies, platforms, and geographies. Co-CEOs noted that assets under management reached $319 billion, representing a five-fold increase since Blue Owl’s public listing five years ago.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per Class A share, payable on August 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 13, 2026. Blue Owl is hosting its Q2 2026 investor webcast on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET, with registration and replay available via its shareholder website.
CAIS, an alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announced a $170 million Series D led by Vista Equity Partners, with participation from AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB), Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL), Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), Fortress, Golub Capital, Lord Abbett, RBC and others. The round values CAIS at over $2 billion and lifts total capital raised to nearly $600 million, alongside a reported 3‑year organic revenue CAGR of 37%.
CAIS reports serving 2,500+ wealth firms and 65,000+ advisors overseeing about $8.5 trillion in client assets. In 1H 2026, transaction volume rose 53% year over year and total platform assets increased 55%, with 60% higher transaction volume among existing firms. Since 2025, CAIS has added 425+ new RIAs and independent broker‑dealers representing $1.8 trillion in assets and released 150+ new technology features in 1H 2026. Advisor Net Promoter Score reached 74, and the company highlights growing AI capabilities, deeper integrations with major custodians, and expanded education initiatives as it enters its “next chapter of growth.”
Wingspire Equipment Finance (NYSE: OWL) committed to a $25 million capital lease for a private aviation and regional air travel company, with an initial $8 million funded for acquiring and refurbishing extended-range regional jet aircraft.
The aircraft are expected to enable longer routes, including nonstop East Coast services, open markets previously out of reach, expand passenger capacity in targeted regional markets, and support new revenue opportunities for the lessee. Wingspire structured the deal as a capital lease with a balloon payment, with the initial funding representing the first stage of the broader commitment and underscoring its ability to finance specialized, high-value transportation assets.
Accelerant (NYSE: ARX) announced a partnership with newly formed WoodStar Reciprocal Exchange, a reciprocal insurance company funded with more than $220 million of surplus notes and capital from unrelated third parties, including Kilter Finance and funds managed by Blue Owl Capital.
WoodStar has received an AM Best financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) and will provide dedicated underwriting capacity exclusively for the Accelerant Risk Exchange. The reciprocal will be managed by an attorney-in-fact majority-owned by Accelerant, alongside unrelated minority investors. Accelerant will not own WoodStar but will supply underwriting, distribution, claims and other services under contractual arrangements. WoodStar is expected to begin writing meaningful direct business on the Accelerant Risk Exchange during 2027.
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) announced that funds it manages, alongside Moor Park Capital Partners, have completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 acute-care hospitals operated by Spire Healthcare Group in the UK.
The deal supports Blue Owl’s European Net Lease and Real Assets growth strategy and is financed by a new secured term loan arranged by Standard Chartered, Natixis and Crédit Agricole CIB.
Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) launched Kirkwood Infrastructure Group, a wholly owned platform developing and operating next-generation conduit and high-count fiber to support hyperscale data centers and digital connectivity across the U.S.
Kirkwood IG integrates Florida-based SRN’s ~400-mile network and 40 data centers, and is building 200+ miles of new fiber across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Blue Owl (NYSE:OWL) announced that its HomeCourt Partners fund has acquired a minority equity stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers and related assets, while Dan Gilbert retains majority ownership.
HomeCourt, formed with the NBA in 2020, is the only pre-approved institutional investor able to invest in all 30 NBA franchises and this Cavaliers deal is its sixth NBA investment.
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) announced that funds it manages have closed the acquisition of Sila Realty Trust, a net lease REIT focused on healthcare properties. At Sila’s June 26, 2026 special meeting, over 98% of votes approved the merger.
Upon closing, Sila’s stock ceased trading and will be delisted from the NYSE. Sila stockholders received $30.38 in cash per share, about a 19% premium to the April 17, 2026 closing price. The Sila healthcare portfolio joins Blue Owl’s Real Assets platform.